ARB Wind said on Thursday it has secured a major contract from EDF Renewables and ESB for inspection and maintenance work at the 450-megawatt (MW) Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, located off the east coast of Scotland.
The agreement covers balance of plant inspection and maintenance services, as well as above-water foundation inspections at the 54-turbine wind farm, which began operations on July 24, 2025.
ARB Wind said it will deploy balance of plant technicians to provide a range of services across both offshore and onshore assets, including turbine foundations, substation platforms, and facilities at Eyemouth, Rosyth and Blyth.
The foundation inspection programme will include baseline and scheduled surveys of 56 offshore foundations using drone-based remote visual inspections, followed by general and close visual inspections performed via rope access.
ARB Wind Managing Director Arran Bell said the award highlights the company’s progress in the offshore sector. “We’re absolutely delighted to continue working with NnG,” Bell said. “This contract is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team over the past three years during construction. We’re proud to support NnG as it enters its operational phase and to play our part in delivering clean, secure energy to Scotland.”
Chris Woods, operations and maintenance manager for NnG, said the contract builds on NnG’s record of supporting local suppliers. “Throughout the development and construction of NnG, we have seen more than £205 million of contracts awarded directly to Scottish businesses,” he said. “This latest award to ARB Wind is testament to this and we have worked closely with its wider business for some time through crew transfer vessel contracts.”
Woods added, “We look forward to continuing to work with the business throughout the operational phase of NnG.”
ARB Wind said two teams of technicians will operate on a rotational basis year-round to carry out inspections, maintenance and ad-hoc support. The company added that it remains committed to high standards of health, safety and environmental performance, aligning with NnG’s goal of achieving zero harm.
